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Offline Drapoon

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Tailored seat covers
« on: November 29, 2010, 08:34:06 pm »
Evening chaps,

I've searched the forum but no posts seem to answer my q.

Are there any genuine vw seat covers available for the gti front seats? I've noticed the drivers seat bolster is starting to wear on my gti & it's bugging the hell outta me! I don't want a sloppy cover, it needs to be contoured to the seat :smiley:
I've seen how these bolsters wear on other mk5 gti's - not great. They had this prob on the mk1's!

I'm considering resorting to gorilla taping the bolster to avoids further wear, yes I know I'm a sad fool but my ocd knows no bounds :ashamed:

help pretty pls

Martin
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Re: Tailored seat covers
« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2010, 08:37:24 pm »
Iv seen them on ebay from time to time, for about £100-£150.

Just gotta be in the right place at the right time. If its only the bolster Im sure any decent trimmer could re do it  :happy2:

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Re: Tailored seat covers
« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2010, 08:45:01 pm »
I think most SMART repairers will sort it for £50ish ...
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Re: Tailored seat covers
« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2010, 08:50:00 pm »
ive looked high and low too mate and got these from ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160360614646

there not the thickest material but do the job ok and just about fit the seats ok too , i can post a pic tomorrow if you want?
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Re: Tailored seat covers
« Reply #4 on: November 29, 2010, 08:51:56 pm »
What about the airbags?
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Re: Tailored seat covers
« Reply #5 on: November 29, 2010, 08:54:35 pm »
the ones i bought above have velcro fitted to let the airbag deploy
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Re: Tailored seat covers
« Reply #6 on: November 29, 2010, 08:59:00 pm »
It's just "starting" to wear so does not warrant a repair yet, the edge has gone fluffy & thin so now's the time to act & avoid a break through ;-(

They could have used a tougher wearing material, maybe cheese? :P

As long as the steering wheel bags available to protect my swede I'll take the risk but good point made

Thanks for the links fella, will take a look  
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Re: Tailored seat covers
« Reply #7 on: November 29, 2010, 11:06:05 pm »
Vaseline maybe?
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Re: Tailored seat covers
« Reply #8 on: November 30, 2010, 05:30:50 pm »
I you need some seat covers then these will be hard to beat, I have some from this company and they are still going strong after 5 years

http://www.overthetop.co.uk/shop/Pet_Sheet_Front_Seat_Covers.html

They cater for most seat designs and will probably make you a bespoke cover if needed.

Darren
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Re: Tailored seat covers
« Reply #9 on: November 30, 2010, 06:50:51 pm »
Quote from: Drapoon on November 29, 2010, 08:59:00 pm


As long as the steering wheel bags available to protect my swede I'll take the risk but good point made
  


 :jumping:  someone else that uses the word swede  :jumping:   Most people look at me funny when I use that word when refering to your head.

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